Water extraction is the removal of water from the environment, typically for human use. It can be done in a variety of ways, including pumping from wells, rivers, and lakes; diverting water from rivers and streams; and collecting rainwater.
Water extraction can have a number of negative impacts on the environment, including:
* **Lowering water tables:** When water is extracted from the ground, it can lower the water table, which can make it more difficult for plants to access water.
* **Drying up rivers and streams:** When water is diverted from rivers and streams, it can reduce the flow of water, which can harm fish and other aquatic life.
* **Damaging wetlands:** Wetlands are important ecosystems that provide habitat for a variety of plants and animals. When water is extracted from wetlands, it can damage these ecosystems and the species that rely on them.
One example of a water extraction is the use of a pump to remove water from a flooded basement. Another example is the use of a well to extract water from the ground for drinking or irrigation.